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Moving to Victoria and Vancouver Island
Thinking of moving to Victoria or Vancouver Island? You are not alone. Our province, region and city are high on the list of favourable locations with Canadians who are looking for their next home. Moving to British Columbia TheTopTensdotcom ranked the provinces by...
How to Move Safely in the Heat of Summer
Living on an island ensures we have more moderate temperatures. It's not as cold as the rest of Canada in the winter, nor as hot in the summer. We do get heat waves though. At the time of this writing, there is a summer heat warning in effect due to an exceptionally...
Moving in the Spring is the Best Time
If you can plan when you would like the move, we pick moving in spring. There are a variety of reasons why spring is the best. Read on, and you will soon be convinced that you should pack your bags and get on the road in spring. Mild Spring Temperatures: Moving in the...
8 Things to Expect on Your First Move
If you haven’t moved in a while, or if this is your first time, understanding what to expect on your first move can be a real time saver. 1) Get a to-do list ready The first thing to expect on your first move is that there will be a lot of things to do in...
6 Ways to Reduce Stress when Moving
Moving homes is always exciting for anyone's life. Whether it's to start a family, new school, or just a change of pace in life, moving brings a lot of positive energy in a person. However, moving can also bring out the worst in someone, causing stress and makes the...
Moving From a House to an Apartment
People move from their house into an apartment for a variety of reasons. Whether you are leaving your family home for college or packing it up because you’re now an empty-nester, moving from a house to an apartment can be a great decision. Sometimes it just makes...
Unexpected Costs When Buying your First Home
Buying a home is an exciting step! Many people dream of the day they will own their first home and spend a long time saving up a down deposit for it. However, there are unexpected costs when buying your first home. It is important to properly estimate your expenses to...
Eco-Friendly Moving Tips
Moving typically isn’t the most eco-friendly process. Most packaging materials are used once and discarded, many miles are driven, and unwanted items are thoughtlessly discarded, making ec0-friendly moving difficult! You can make your move a greener process, however,...
Ways To Save When Making A Move
There's no doubt about it, moving is expensive. Whether you are moving across the street or moving across the country, there are a lot of expenses that come with the move. From moving boxes to packaging, truck rentals, professional cleaning for the old place, and...
What to Know When Renting a Home in BC
No matter which province you are arriving from, the rules will be a little bit different than here in BC. The residential tenancy act varies by province. So whether you are moving from a different province, or simply renting a place on your own for the first time, the...